Where Glacier Colony residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glacier Colony, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glacier Colony. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glacier Colony
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Glacier Colony
The closest emergency room is Logan Health - Shelby in Shelby, 27.7 miles away in a straight line. And 11.4% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.5% across Montana. For everyday care, Marias Healthcare Services is closer (14.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Glacier Colony adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.4%), vs 20.6% across Montana. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Glacier Colony
53.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.3% across Montana. Among those 65 and older, 18.7% have lost all their teeth (Montana 12.3%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Montana figure falls outside Glacier Colony’s likely range.
Care in and near Glacier Colony
No hospital or community health center in Glacier Colony itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Glacier Colony; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Montana
Share of adults, with the Montana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glacier Colony adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Montana.
Out of every 100 Glacier Colony adults…
Glacier Colony runs above MT on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Glacier Colony is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 20% across Montana. COPD and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Glacier Colony as about how healthy they are.
How Glacier Colony adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Glacier Colony runs above Montana.
1 in 3 Glacier Colony adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.5% of Glacier Colony adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.3% across Montana.
Glacier Colony and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glacier Colony adults live with a disability (Montana 30.9%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Glacier Colony
Why doesn’t Glacier Colony have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glacier Colony.
What hospital is closest to Glacier Colony?
Logan Health - Shelby in Shelby, 27.7 miles in a straight line from Glacier Colony’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glacier Colony.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Montana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.